Overview
Jeddah is the Kingdom second city and principal Red Sea port, long the commercial gateway to Mecca. It blends historic Al-Balad, a long Corniche and major new developments such as Jeddah Central.
Location & living
It is anchored by King Abdulaziz International Airport and the Haramain rail link to Mecca and Medina in under an hour. Stock is waterfront apartments, villas and serviced residences, suiting families, expatriates and lifestyle buyers; foreign purchase is expected within designated areas only.
Strengths
- + Coastal lifestyle and Corniche
- + Strong pilgrim-linked economy
- + Cosmopolitan character
Considerations
- − Ageing infrastructure in older districts
- − Flooding history in low-lying areas
